Add 42/16 and 81/84
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 81/84
42/16 + 81/84 is 201/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
81/84 = 81 × 4/84 × 4 = 324/336 - Add the two like fractions:
882/336 + 324/336 = 882 + 324/336 = 1206/336 - 1206/336 simplified gives 201/56
- So, 42/16 + 81/84 = 201/56
In mixed form: 333/56
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